portability
noun
por·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural portabilities
1
: the quality or state of being portable
2
: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs
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Each product was measured on a scale of 1 to 5 for setup, design, effectiveness, comfort, durability, portability, and value, then averaged to rank them.
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
What to look for in your mosquito traps Crawley said some helpful attributes to look for when searching for a trap that works for you are portability, noise production and type of power source, among other things.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The Alpha melds those two worlds, giving you more physical real estate so that typing is comfortable but not sacrificing portability.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This, coupled with its portability and reasonable $50 price tag, makes the Ingenuity Bright Starts Playful Paradise a smart pick for families with younger babies who are often on the go.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Up to 70% Off Wrangler 20-Inch Smart Spinner Carry-On Luggage
Starting off with Amazon’s no. 1 best-selling carry-on, the Wrangler 20-Inch Smart Spinner definitely earns the top spot with its easy portability and three-in-one functionality.
—David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Effectiveness, maneuverability, ease of emptying, portability, noise level, and value were all ranked from 1-5.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
The Electrolux Garment Steamer offers a lot of bang for your buck with its portability, attachments, and efficacy.
—Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
Incumbents with market power fight tooth and nail to prevent interoperability and portability.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
What to look for in your mosquito traps Crawley said some helpful attributes to look for when searching for a trap that works for you are portability, noise production and type of power source, among other things.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The Alpha melds those two worlds, giving you more physical real estate so that typing is comfortable but not sacrificing portability.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This, coupled with its portability and reasonable $50 price tag, makes the Ingenuity Bright Starts Playful Paradise a smart pick for families with younger babies who are often on the go.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Up to 70% Off Wrangler 20-Inch Smart Spinner Carry-On Luggage
Starting off with Amazon’s no. 1 best-selling carry-on, the Wrangler 20-Inch Smart Spinner definitely earns the top spot with its easy portability and three-in-one functionality.
—David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Effectiveness, maneuverability, ease of emptying, portability, noise level, and value were all ranked from 1-5.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
The Electrolux Garment Steamer offers a lot of bang for your buck with its portability, attachments, and efficacy.
—Neha Tandon, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
Incumbents with market power fight tooth and nail to prevent interoperability and portability.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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